This magnificent location has played host to many great events and global stars such as The Beatles who played there on January 26, 1963. February 2008. Abandoned. St George's County Asylum in Stafford in the West Midlands has a 197-year history. Last year, I was contacted by more than 30 people claiming to have witnessed terrifying incidents that cannot be explained…. The hall itself is stunning and lends itself to a time when glamorous balls and dance halls were the venues for all the best social occasions. Located at Alton in the Staffordshire Moorlands, it was originally opened as a gardens in the 1860s. What's rather unique about this story is that Molly definitely existed. Oct 4, 2019 - This Pin was discovered by Sarah Manzer. Add Godstow Abbey Ruins to a New List. This was a great explore on a freezing cold February morning! Watch later. There are countless horror films and slasher flicks that take place in the old abandoned hospital, and there is … ... An abandoned college in Staffordshire. Sounds of a woman's crying, echoing through the buildings, and even a ghostly barge sighted back in 1998, make the museum another brilliant location for paranormal enthusiasts. The theme park makes the most of the listed, derelict Towers during its annual 'Scarefest'. And it would seem that some entertainers are reluctant to leave. Coordinates: 52.7697957, -2.10452429999998. If you're urban exploring or just looking for a place for a photo shoot, I'm sure we'll having something for you to discover. Although there are many stories of ghosts visiting unsuspecting visitors and staff all the way back to " The Burslem witch" Molly Leigh herself, it's probably fair to say that the discovery of a number of hidden corridors and rooms behind a panel at the back of what was thought to have been just a cupboard has breathed even more life into the wonderful, frightening experiences people regularly claim to experience. Over the last 60 years or so it has also been the home of some terrifying encounters for poor visitors who claim to have come face to face with a young boy who asks for help before vanishing and other strange entities including the sound of music from decades ago that still echoes around the beautiful venue. It’s the 17th most haunted place in the UK, with doors opening and closing on their own and the ghost of a woman passing through a wall sighted regularly. Built in the late 1500s for the Dorrington family, this Tudor townhouse is believed to be the largest surviving timber framed house in England. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. They are steeped in the most bizarre and diverse history. There is so much more to this fascinating story and researching her legend is deeply intriguing. A grade II, heritage park which first opened to the public on July 25 1888, Queen's Park (or Longton Park) is a beautiful and serene place to visit to take in the picturesque lakes and well-kept gardens. The Prince of Wales, and the hospital was formally opened by the duchess of Sutherland, 16th December 1869. Local legend says that if you run around her grave three times on Halloween while chanting "Molly Leigh, Molly Leigh come and chase me," she is said to chase you from the church yard. Given all of this history, it is quite easy to see why Drakelow Tunnels are one of the most haunted places in Staffordshire! From secret Cold War hideouts to vast Victorian asylums, from deserted villages to lost settlements on the coast. Cardigan Street - Eastside - reopened - gates, Belmont Row Works - Belmont Row - Dangerous Building / Structure - sign, Belmont Row Works - Belmont Row - Workpeople & Goods Entrance, Belmont Row Works - derelict building in Eastside, Birmingham, Cardigan Street - Eastside - reopened - Belmont Row Works, Belmont Row Works - Belmont Row and Cardigan Street roadworks.